Kigezi Region Police spokesperson Elly Maate says that police patrol intercepted the suspects and detained them since they had no permits to transport animals from one place to another. The suspects are being held at Kabale Police station for questioning.
Read more ...Since December, unknown people have carried out killings in Abim, Kotido and Kaabong raising tension in the community. However, no suspects have been arrested causing uproar.
Read more ...The more than 100 health workers went on strike from last Monday protesting a deduction of their December salaries over absenteeism. In December, the district council resolved to deduct salaries of health workers, who absent themselves from duty as a measure to curb the vice.
Read more ...Baingana has directed the implicated schools to withdraw the announcements they have placed on different radio stations before the municipality cracks on them.
Read more ...According to a letter signed by Dr Doris Kiconco on behalf of the Commissioner, Animal Health in the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, all the surrounding areas with the radius of 20km will also be affected.
Read more ...On January 17th, 2019, Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe suspended Dr. Deus Kamunyu Muhwezi, the Chairperson Makerere University Academic Staff Association- MUASA for alleged indiscipline and inciting staff.
Read more ...Dr. Richard Bakamuturaki, the Ntungamo District Medical Officer, says the roll out of the mTrac information delivery procedure has improved timely reporting although there a few challenges that will soon be addressed.
Read more ...The Anti-Stock Theft Unit ASTU Commanding officer for Teso and Karamoja, Baker Mwanga told URN in a phone interview that the decision was taken following complaints from the Karamoja community of bias by the ASTU personnel towards the Iteso in Katakwi.
Read more ...But Godfrey Chemosi, the acting Kween District Health Officer District denies the allegations leveled against him, saying the authority to sack and delete people from the payroll is vested in the Chief Administrative Officer.
Read more ...Ministry of health Spokesperson Emmanuel Ainebyoona says that the ministry has successfully contained the outbreak through treatment, sensitization of communities on prevention measures. He says currently only eight cases with signs and symptoms of cholera are still admitted at the China-Uganda Friendship hospital Naguru.
Read more ...The houses were constructed in 2011 as a project under the Northern Uganda Social Action Fund NUSAF administered by the Office of the Prime Minister. But they soon turned into a white elephant when they developed gaping holes and cracks that forced the occupants out, sooner than expected.
Read more ...The deceased persons identified as Stephen Opio, Boniface Apetu, James Omoit, Vincent Osingai, John Opio, Juventine Ebulet and John Okuda, all cattle traders from Ngora, were travelling to Otuboi cattle market in Kaberamaido district when their vehicle a fuso lorry registration number UAQ 033 T lost control and swerved off the road.
Read more ...The Prayers which had been planned to take place at Kololo ceremonial grounds were organized by Kampala Central MP Mohammed Nsereko and Kawempe North MP Latif Ssebaggala, to allegedly pray for the lives of Muslims who have been murdered, arrested and tortured over the years.
Read more ...The 406 Brigade Investigations Officer Maj. Ephraim Byaruhanga issued the Directive on Friday, during a community security meeting held in Panyangara Sub County, Kotido district. Maj. Byaruhanga said the directive takes immediate effect.
Read more ...Members of Parliament have welcomed a proposal by Government to expand the size of road reserves from the current 15 to 40 meters.
Read more ...The tension started when police from Katakwi arrested six residents from Napak and detained them on charges of malicious damage to property, assault and theft offenses which were committed as far back as 2017, according to Katakwi District Police Commander Tonny Ondoga.
Read more ...Elgon County MP Ignatius Wamakuyu Mudimi told parliament that although several officials were exonerated after their interdiction, they were still unable to access their offices and earn full pay. He cited officials from the Office of the Prime Minister and the Internal Affairs Ministry.
Read more ...Annually, prolonged drought forces the cattle keepers to stray in bordering districts which sparks conflicts on natural resources.
Read more ...The vendors through their lawyer, Opwonya Company Advocates argue that the process to transferring the traders to a temporary site at the airstrip in Pandwong Division did not cater for all the traders. They also argue that the site is unsuitable for business because its open surrounding and distance from the business centre.
Read more ...The Minister of Finance in charge of planning David Bahati has asked Members of Parliament to support the constitutional amendment bill no 2 that seeks to forcefully acquire Land.
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